Curious about how those stunning purple amethysts are mined? This video takes you deep into the process of extracting 20,000 tons of amethyst every year. From the massive machinery used to mine ...

One such gemstone is the Delhi Purple Sapphire, which is not actually a sapphire, but an amethyst. This stone has a dark and mysterious history, involving looting, deception, and disaster.

Before buying any old gem, though, keep reading to uncover the 25 most popular gemstones—and their meanings. Agate “Agate is earthy, warm and rich,” Salzer says, noting that it exists in ...

Purple (Violet) Sapphire Gemstone Benefits - Sapphire act as professional support stone, Violet Sapphire, especially in the paler shades, is an epitome of wise leadership and honesty in business deali ...

An analysis of a 700-year-old ring reveals a unique reddish-purple sapphire set in 18-karat gold with a lion decoration.

Now Rolls-Royce has revealed the second Droptail, named after the gemstone amethyst, that exhibits an exquisite purple paint job, acres of open-pore wood, and actual amethyst gems. View Photos ...